Web 2.0 tools for educators

Here are a few links for some web based tools that could be helpful to educators, especially those in higher ed, but may be of use at any level:

A free tool to create portfolios. Carbonmode.com

Wordle allows you to create word clouds through their website. This is great for creative brainstorming and a fun alternative to traditional journaling. It can also be used to display common tags from a blog site. Wordle.net

Gliffy is an alternative to Inspiration and other diagram drawing programs. It is easy to access on the web and can be used in a collaborative manner. Gliffy.com